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Originally Published 3 days ago — by The New York Times
Lav Diaz's film 'Magellan' explores the brutal and complex journey of Ferdinand Magellan, focusing on themes of discovery, imperialism, and violence, with a poetic and elliptical storytelling style that emphasizes the darker aspects of exploration.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
The Berlin film festival has announced an eclectic lineup for its 74th edition, featuring a mix of serious arthouse fare and star-studded team-ups, including Rooney Mara in a love story set in a Manhattan restaurant, Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham in a tragicomedy about a father-daughter pair traveling to Poland, and Gael García Bernal in a dystopian sci-fi drama. The festival will also include a Star Wars parody set in a French fishing village, a documentary about a hippopotamus from Pablo Escobar's menagerie, and a reimagination of Pier Paolo Pasolini's Theorem. The festival's leadership emphasized the importance of artistic expression and peaceful dialogue in the midst of international conflicts.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
The Berlin Film Festival has announced its competition lineup, featuring star-driven titles such as "La Cocina" with Rooney Mara and "Another End" with Gael García Bernal. The festival's roster includes politically charged films and aims to foster dialogue amid the Israel-Hamas war. Notable entries include "Small Things Like These" starring Cillian Murphy, "A Different Man" with Sebastian Stan, and "Spaceman" featuring Adam Sandler. The lineup also includes works from acclaimed directors such as Olivier Assayas and Abderrahmane Sissako, as well as a strong French representation. The festival will run from Feb. 15-24, with Lupita Nyong’o presiding over the main jury.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
In the movie "Cassandro," Bad Bunny and Gael García Bernal share an onscreen kiss, marking the singer's first onscreen kiss. The film follows the story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay lucha libre wrestler who becomes an exótico and takes on the persona of Cassandro. The kiss occurs between Bad Bunny's character, Felipe, a drug dealer, and Saúl. While Felipe initially reciprocates the kiss, he quickly stops and pushes Saúl away. Bad Bunny expressed his comfort with the scene, stating that as an actor, he is willing to do whatever is asked of him. "Cassandro" is now playing in select theaters and will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting September 22.